STATUS QUO BLUE FOR YOU //2 1st Press UK LP ARCHIVED COPY

	£		19
	$		25

'ITS THE VINYL COUNTDOWN'

Welcome to 'Its the vinyl countdown' music auctions. Here you will find some of the most incredible rare records and music memorabilia for your collection. We pride ourselves on auctioning only the highest grade records and items, you will not see anything listed here below EX+ condition, unles the item is extremely rare. You will not see worn covers, warped records or scratched records. We simply do not bother with them.

We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

STATUS QUO

'BLUE FOR YOU'

ORIGINAL 1976 'FOIL INK LOGO' SLEEVE AND INNER

MELY ETCHING-

VERY FEW PLAYS - AND  SUPERB PLAY CONDITION THROUGHOUT

Released 1976

Label    VERTIGO  9102 006

Matrix        9102 006 1V //2 XXX TB   Stamper: 1  1 4  MELYS

                   9102 006 2V //2  420 04  Stamper: 1  1 1 

THE VINYL   EX+    INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the 1976 1st MELYS  pressing  with the original BLUE labels..- Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a handful of VERY CAREFUL plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere. THE VINYL REALLY IS QUITE SUPERB.

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is virtually no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

There are a couple of light spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

There are a few whisp lines, a couple of the lightest of hairlines and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves....some light static in a few spots during play..but overall this is easily as clean a copy as we have heard.

The quiet passages sound really superb..A very rare record to see at all these days..

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  SPECIAL ARTWORK FIRST LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX +

Correct FLAT MATT GATEFOLD UK issued sleeve  - with 'SILVER FOIL FINISH' LOGO SLEEVE & CARD INNER

PRINTER CREDITS -  HOWARDS SLOUGH

 This is in SUPERB condition, THE FIRST PRINT OF THIS CLASSIC LP SLEEVE.

Silver foiled logo and lettering is absolutely as new- no rub on any letters..which is so rare to see...STUNNING.

The edges have no rub of any note!

No  ringwear - no press, the inks are superb

The open edge remains sharp condition -JUST some very light tip rub.

The inside gatefold is as new, and doesn't fall flat (see pic)

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX+

CARD LYRIC  INNER, AS NEW NO SPLITS OR WEAR-JUST SOME TINY TIP RUB.

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)